# Nxaunxau Locality, Ngamiland West, North West District > Source: https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-west/nxaunxau/ Census locality · Ngamiland West # Nxaunxau Nxaunxau is a census locality of Botswana in Ngamiland West, North West District. It had an estimated **556 people** in 2023 on 5,389 km² (about 0.1 per km²). 4 named villages and localities are recorded here. - 556people (2023) - 5,389km² ## How many people live in Nxaunxau? Nxaunxau had an estimated **556 people** in 2023 — 0.8% of Ngamiland West, 417th of 519 census localities. There are 1,075 women for every 1,000 men (below the Ngamiland West figure of 1,171). Spread over 5,389 km², that is about **0.1 people per km²**, 507th of 519 census localities. 51.8% of people are children under 15 and 5.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 15 years (it is 22 across Ngamiland West). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 136 children and older people. 0–4 ****55** 5–9 ****110** 10–14 ****123** 15–19 ****28** 20–24 ****33** 25–29 ****27** 30–34 ****42** 35–39 ****25** 40–44 ****19** 45–49 ****16** 50–54 ****20** 55–59 ****11** 60–64 ****15** 65–69 ****17** 70–74 ****5** 75–79 ****2** 80+ ****8** Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2023 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-bwa). ## Where is Nxaunxau? Nxaunxau lies in [Ngamiland West](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-west/), [North West District](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/), [Botswana](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/). It borders 7 other census localities: [Chukumuchu](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-west/chukumuchu/), [Etsha 1](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-west/etsha-1/), [Etsha 13](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-west/etsha-13/), [Etsha 6](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-west/etsha-6/), [Gani](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-west/gani/), [Ikoga](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-west/ikoga/) and [Qangwa](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-west/qangwa/). By area it is the 26th largest of 519 census localities in Botswana. It covers 10.8% of [Ngamiland West](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-west/). The centre of Nxaunxau is about 814 km in a straight line from Gaborone, the capital. The centre point is at 18.8070° S, 21.1694° E. Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-bwa). ## Things to see in and around Nxaunxau OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Nxaunxau: 1 viewpoint; 1 nature reserve. - NG/2 hunting block · nature reserve - lack Pan · viewpoint Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed. ## Know before you go: Nxaunxau - Time zoneUTC+2, no daylight saving · Africa/Gaborone - CurrencyPula (BWP) - Country calling code+267 - LanguagesEnglish, Tswana - Plug typesType D, G · 230 V - Driving sideLeft ### Nearest airports - Shakawe Airport (SWX) · Shakawe85 km - Rundu Airport (NDU) · Rundu180 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.2 hours, sunrise around 05:52) and shortest in Jun (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 07:05, sunset around 18:05). Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/). Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling. ## Villages and localities in Nxaunxau Open gazetteers list **4 villages, towns and localities** in Nxaunxau. - Gunitsuga - Mogithlo - Nxaunxau - Tjiponga Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). ## Landscape and landmarks of Nxaunxau Named natural and historic features inside Nxaunxau, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 1 river or stream. - Tshakujuwo Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/). Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate. ## Weather in Nxaunxau and the best time to visit Using the climate of Ngamiland West, the warmest month is Nov (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Jul (17 °C). About 527 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (146 mm) and the driest Jul (0 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **February to September**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 27 146 Feb 27 93 Mar 26 81 Apr 24 31 May 21 3 Jun 18 2 Jul 17 0 Aug 20 0 Sep 25 1 Oct 29 11 Nov 29 50 Dec 28 109 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Other census localities in Ngamiland West - Beetsha - Chukumuchu - Eretsha - Etsha 1 - Etsha 13 - Etsha 6 - Gani - Gonutsuga - Gudingwa - Gumare - Ikoga - Kajaja - Kauxwhi - Mogomotho - Mohembo East - Mohembo West - Mokgacha - Ngarange - Nokaneng - Nxamasere - Qangwa - Samochema - Sekondomboro - Sepopa - Seronga - Shakawe - Tobere - Tubu - Xakao - Xaxa - Xhauga ## Quick answers - Where is Nxaunxau?In Ngamiland West, North West District, Botswana - What is the population of Nxaunxau?556 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Nxaunxau?About 15 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Nxaunxau?About 0.1 people per km² - What borders Nxaunxau?Chukumuchu, Etsha 1, Etsha 13, Etsha 6, Gani, Ikoga and Qangwa - What is there to see in Nxaunxau?NG/2 hunting block, lack Pan - What time zone is Nxaunxau in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Nxaunxau?Pula (BWP) - What language is spoken in Nxaunxau?English, Tswana (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Nxaunxau?4 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the best time to visit Nxaunxau?February to September - What is the P-code of Nxaunxau?BW140214 (OCHA common operational dataset)